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The Murray State News February 13, 2015

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Vol. 89, No. 20

Jim Carter to retire due to health Mari-Alice Jasper

Assistant News Editor mjasper1@murraystate.edu

Jim Carter, vice president of Institutional Advancement, announced Feb. 2 he will take an early leave from the University and retire at the beCarter ginning of November 2015.

Carter’s decision was motivated by his deteriorating health.

Catherine Sivills, assistant vice president of Branding, Marketing and Communication, said this was a hard decision for Carter to make and transitioning toward retirement hasn’t been any easier. “(Carter) poured his heart and soul into Murray State,” she said. “But in the end we knew it was the best decision for him so he could focus on his health and spend more time with his family.”

Carter’s roots at Murray State dig deep into the past, all the way back to his years here as an undergraduate.

Tab Brockman, parks director for the public parks system, said he met Carter more than 30 years ago when he decided to rush Pi Kappa Alpha at Murray State.

He said they have been good friends ever since and they bonded over a road trip to San Francisco to attend a convention together during their undergraduate years.

“Jimmy is really one of those guys who is iconic,” Brockman said. “When you think of Murray State, one of the first names that comes to mind is Jim Carter.”

From the start of Carter’s career here, he was always heavily involved with student life.

One of the first positions he held was coordinator of student activities.

Even as his roles at the University have changed, he consistently returned to the concerns of the students.

Into his last few years at

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A Taste of Africa

Photos by Jenny Rohl/The News

Aydan Aslanova

Contributing writer aaslanova@murraystate.edu

African spirit was brought to Murray State Friday as approximately 40 students gathered to host the third annual Taste of Africa event with dances, music and food.

The African Student Association, or ASA, held the event in the Curris Center Large Ballroom in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Affairs, which brought in hundreds of students, faculty and staff.

Aimee Love, senior from Rwanda and one of the event organizers, said the goal of ASA is to enhance understanding of African lifestyle and bringing in Taste of African attendees is one way to do so.

“The first time we did not expect so many people, but we were really surprised a large number of students, teachers and staff showed up,” Love said. “Last year we had around 300 people. And this year we expect(ed) a lot too.”

Originally from Rwanda, a country nestled between Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, Love moved with her family to Louisville, Ky., as a child.

She, along with the members of the African Student Association and the Office of Multicultural Affairs, led the event and worked to make sure it was a memorable one for everyone involved.

Local man arrested for child pornography

“It’s a good chance to taste the food, learn about the African culture and meet new people,” said Andy Dettlinger, freshman from Louisville, Ky. The event featured traditional music from start to finish, and green, red, black and yellow decorated the room, representing the “birthplace of humanity,” as ASA members call the African region.

Each table had a flag of an African country, highlighting the food served from the African region.

“I expect(ed) good food,” said Justin Clarke, sophomore from Paducah, Ky. “It’s a taste of Africa, literally and figuratively.”

Justin Frazier, senior from Paducah, Ky., was an organizer, and he said he was enthusiastic about putting on the show in celebration of African culture and said this is his second year helping with the event.

“I am participating because I want to express African culture,” said Frazier.

Frazier said he hopes to do it again next year, too.

At one moment, the ballroom went from boisterous celebration to silence for Carolyne Tanui, graduate student from Kenya, as she read a poem written about being African.

“I am African for her blue skies that take my breath away,” she said to the crowd, which was only one part of the poem she read. “And my hope for the future is bright. I am an African for her people greet me as family and teach me the meaning of community.”

Staff Report Jeffrey D. Carter, 36, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of two counts of child pornography: possession and viewing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.

The Murray Police Department began its investigation last Friday and detectives were able to use police databases and other law enforcement tools to locate the suspect.

Detectives from the Murray Police Department, officials from Calloway County Sheriff’s Office and officials from the Kentucky State Police issued a search warrant at Carter’s residence in Murray Tuesday.

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Taste of Africa included a fashion show where people from different African countries could model traditional clothing. Other events included slideshows on countries, a poetry reading, dances and a dinner of authentic African food.

Numerous items that are believed Sergeant David Howe said this to contain child pornography were investigation is ongoing and more seized during the search. charges are likely to follow in the next few months.

He said generally when investiga tions like this are done they can see

there is more evidence, but they “In this case the Murray Police that

only need to charge the suspect on Department and the Calloway one count in order to arrest them and

them off the street.

County Sheriff each charged a get

“In this case the Murray Police De count against (Carter) because partment and the Calloway County

each charged a count against one child was from the city and Sheriff

(Carter) because one child was from another was from the county.” the city and another was from the - David Howe, Murray Police Department county,” Howe said.

Carter is being lodged at the Callo way County jail.

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Lecturer speaks about Islam, US preconceptions, Quran laws Amanda Grau || News Editor agrau@murraystate.edu

Invited by the Muslim Student Organization, 31-year-old Eesaa Wood took the Faculty Hall lecture floor Feb. 5 in front of a crowd of about 40 people to explain Islam to non-Muslims.

Wood converted from Christianity to Islam March 13, 2009, and began studying to become an imam, or a Muslim religious leader.

“I guess it would help if you guys knew a little bit about me,” Wood said after beginning the lecture with a stream of Muslim prayers, all spoken in Arabic.

Wood, born and raised in North Carolina, comes from a long line of American war veterans and Christians. Growing up, Wood said he lived in “a kind of white-bred world.”

He went to a predominantly white church, was baptized and attended Christian camps, though he said he was never sure if they were Methodist or Baptist.

When his brother, at the time a Protestant missionary who Wood described

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as a “Bible-beating Fox-News-watching Christian,” left for South America, neither Wood nor his parents were expecting the news that accompanied his return.

“When my brother initially came home and told us he was Muslim my mom was not particularly happy to hear about it and physically broke dishes,” Wood said.

In her mind, his mom equated Muslims with the Twin Towers terrorist attack, Wood said.

Almost 14 years after 9/11, the Middle East is still ravaged by fighting and news broadcasts are punctuated with reports of death and fire.

Wood said the people responsible for those atrocities are not Muslims.

He read a verse from the Quran to the audience to explain his point.

“And kill them wherever you overtake them,” reads the Quran. “And expel them from wherever they have expelled you and fitnah is worse than killing.”

There’s a lot to be said about context,

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CARTER From Page 1 Murray State, Carter was the adviser for the Murray Bass Anglers Fishing Club, a group that he was personally fond of.

Justin Berger, president of the Murray Bass Anglers Fishing club, said he admired Carter’s dedication to improving the club as much as possible.

“He never got out on the boats with us, but he supported and encouraged us in everything we did,” Berger said. “Not just the tournaments.”

Carter’s impact stretched beyond students to his coworkers.

Jeanie Morgan, student activity adviser, said she especially enjoyed working with Carter because of his quick wit and unique sense of humor.

“He made work feel more like family for students and faculty,” she said. “With him around, it was always a fun atmosphere.”

Erin Carrico, director of the Murray Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, said she moved to Murray in 2007 to work for the Convention Center under Carter. She said he was her first and, so far, only boss.

Carrico said Carter was the best boss a person could ask for, constantly available for guidance and willing to mentor anyone who needed advice.

“Jim sees the bigger picture,” she said. “He can see beyond just what’s on the table. He truly is a visionary.”

Carrico said when times were tough Carter was always there to lend a hand and offer comfort.

“Anytime there was a problem he would say ‘don’t worry, we’ll get there,’” she said.

The News reached out to Carter for comment and while he was willing, he was unable to do so due to receiving medical treatment at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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University ranked third for romantic tradition Mary Bradley || Editor-in-Chief mbradley9@murraystate.edu

When students, faculty and staff think of Murray State’s rankings, they may think of the U.S. News and World Report or men’s basketball.

However, in a recent ranking by collegeranker. com, Murray State has been recognized for having the third most romantic college tradition in the nation: the Shoe Tree.

Rooted outside of Wilson Hall and Pogue Library, the Shoe Tree has become a symbol of love and tradition on campus and people have noticed. Adorned with old sneakers, flip flops and cowboy boots, the Shoe Tree has had its misfortunes, like being struck by lightning.

According to collegeranker.com, the Shoe Tree has about 50 pairs of shoes on it with written anniversaries and is complemented by baby shoes. The tree fell third behind Indiana University’s Rose Well House and Ohio’s Miami University’s Upham Arch, respectively.

According to the site, the tradition with the Rose Well House is that it “is believed that a female student is not officially a Hoosier coed until she has been kissed beneath the dome at midnight.”

ISLAM From Page 1 Wood said. If it’s a line from a book that’s hundreds of pages long, a reader should take a minute to see what the context of the line is, he said.

“If I’m a Muslim, like what am I supposed to do with that verse?” Wood said. “Am I supposed to just jump on board and start massacring people?”

The previous verse, which Wood also read aloud to the audience, tells Muslims to fight those who fight them. Muslims believe that God, via the Quran, is telling Muslims to fight people who fight them, but don’t exceed limits, Wood said.

“Does this sound like anything we do here in America?” he said. “Does America fight people who fight it? Say for instance you’ve all kind of agreed upon a certain way of living and someone comes along and tries to disrupt that way of life.

Are you going to just step back and let it happen?”

Wood said the use of violence in Islam is meant to be as a last resort, restating several times that should the other party be inclined to peace, Muslims should also be peaceful.

As an example, Wood talked about public beatings for adulterers. In 2013, Iran adjusted its

With the ranking announced just before Valentine’s Day, College Ranker’s Kevin Shull compiled the list based on historical significance and romantic appeal, as indicated by Internet reviews.

In a press release, Shull said the rankings seemed appropriate for the upcoming holiday.

“College is a place for learning first, but it’s hard to deny that it’s also a place where many people fall in love for the first time; nearly 30 percent of married college graduates met their partners on campus,” Shull said in the release.

“Young love is inherently very romantic, but certain campus spots and traditions go above and beyond. Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day, it only seems appropriate for us to name the 25 most romantic college traditions in America.”

President Bob Davies said the rankings were fun, as they coincided with the time of the year.

“I think the Shoe Tree is a neat tradition,” Davies said. “I think it’s those kinds of things that make universities special and unique. To have the third most romantic tradition in the United State is something to smile about.”

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law for stoning adulterers so that, in cases where stoning is not possible, other means of execution can be used. Instances like that aren’t following Quran law, Wood said. Many times, those laws are being taken out of context.

“Like fornication, for example,” he said. “The Quran states that you have to bring four just witnesses. That means you actually saw the act with your own eyes. That doesn’t mean you walked into a room and saw two naked people.”

Unless four eyewitnesses to the act itself, who are additionally considered just, can be produced, Wood said no execution can take place.

“It’s a law of deterrence,” Wood said. “Let me read you this quote: ‘Every matter which abandons justice for tyranny, mercy for cruelty, benefit for corruption and wisdom for foolishness is not part of Sharia even if it were introduced therein by interpretations.’”

Ihsan Alkhatib, professor in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, is the faculty adviser for the Muslim Student Organization.

For him, having Wood speak was a step toward further understanding of the religion as well as Muslim students on campus.

“The students want the non-Muslim public to learn about their faith from a Muslim source and learn about it from a knowledgeable person,” Alkhatib said.

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The shoe tree stands outside Wilson Hall and is covered with approximately 50 pairs of shoes.

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Eesaa Wood stands with members of the Muslim Student Organization after the Feb. 5 lecture.

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POLICE BEAT Feb. 5 6:44 p.m. A caller reported smelling smoke at the Wellness Center. Officers, Murray Fire Department, Central Heating and Cooling Plant, and the State Fire Marshal were notified.

No smoke or threat of fire was found.

9:21 p.m. Murray Police Department reported a medical emergency. Officers, Murray Ambulance Services and Student Affairs were notified. A report was taken and the person was

Feb. 6 1:02 p.m. An officer conducted a traffic stop at Bradley Book Company. A verbal warning was issued for disregarding a stop sign.

1:19 p.m. Facilities Management requested to speak to an officer.

Officers were notified and a report was taken for third degree criminal mischief.

Feb. 7

12:16 p.m. An officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of 16th and Main streets. A citation was issued to the driver for not wearing a seatbelt.

12:50 p.m. An officer in the Heritage Hall parking lot was flagged down by someone to report a parking complaint.

Feb. 10 4:28 p.m. A caller from Franklin Residential College reported being harassed. Officers were notified and a report was taken.

5:59 p.m. A caller reported that an individual had collapsed. Officers and Murray Ambulance Services were notified. The person was transported and a report was taken.

Feb. 11 2:59 p.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle collision at the CFSB Center. Officers were notified and a report was taken. No injuries were suffered from the collision.

7:35 p.m. A caller from Hester Residential College reported the possible smell of marijuana.

Officers were notified but the report was determined to be unfounded.

Feb. 9 8:58 a.m. A caller from Hart Residential College reported a stuck elevator. Officers and Facilities Management were notified.

10:18 p.m. A caller from College Courts advised of a noise complaint. The Housing Office was notified.

Construction scheduled to start mid-March Ben Manhanke

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Call of Fame 4:13 p.m. A caller reported puppies being abandoned. Officers and Calloway County Animal Control were notified.

Feb. 8 2:38 p.m. A caller reported a sparking outlet in Regents Residential College. Officers and Central Heating and Cooling Plant were notified. No threat of fire was detected.

10:49 p.m. Racer Patrol reported damage to Murray State property at Jesse D. Jones Hall. Officers and the Central Heating and Cooling Plant were notified.

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This rendering of the new Franklin Residential College, facing Chestnut Street, will be updated in the next few weeks after the next Board of Regents meeting.

Motor Assists: 9 Racer Assists: 2 Arrests: 0 Mari-Alice Jasper, Assistant News Editor, compiles Police Beat with materials provided by Public Safety and Emergency Management.

Not all dispatched calls are listed.

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before construction on the New Franklin Residential College starts, students passing across the bridge to the residential side of campus can already see preparation for the project underway.

The city of Murray began preliminary site work this week, relocating a gas main in the empty lot behind the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial, the future home of New Franklin.

The construction of New Franklin is the next step in the ongoing project to renovate all Residential Colleges on campus.

David Wilson, director of Housing and Residence Life, said since the construction of Lee Clark and James H. Richmond residential colleges in 2007 and 2009 respectively, there have been plans for the replacement of all the old low-rise residential colleges including Franklin, Old Richmond and Springer Residential Colleges.

Wilson said the low rises were built in the 60s and there have been improvements in construction practices that allow for a better product.

“From what I understand,

the old low rises were built with a life expectancy and were to be replaced at some point,” he said.

Wilson said the diligent work of the Facilities Management staff has enabled the buildings to surpass that life expectancy but the University still needs to move forward with the plan to replace them.

This plan includes the construction of a New Springer Residential College as well as the renovation of the remaining high-rise residential colleges over the course of the next 10 years.

Ultimately, this plan will culminate in the demolition of all of the low-rise residential colleges on campus whose space will be used for undetermined purposes.

Jason Youngblood, assistant director of Facilities Management, said the construction of New Franklin is out to Youngblood bid with a deadline of March 5 for competing contractors to submit their budget proposals.

The beginning of the site work for New Franklin is

scheduled to begin in mid to late March and be completed in 16 months, in time for the fall 2016 semester.

Youngblood said the fast turnaround from accepting the bid proposal to breaking ground on the project is not the biggest problem contractors will face.

“Not being able to tear down another building to build this one – that’s probably the biggest challenge,” he said. “It would be nice to have more space, but we can’t make more room for buildings than we already have.”

Youngblood said the decision was made to keep Franklin standing during the new facility’s construction so as not to displace students. This was a problem during the renovations of Hester and Elizabeth Residential Colleges.

The construction of New Franklin, as estimated in the University’s 2015 capital plan, will cost approximately $28 million. The building will be LEED Silver certified, meeting energy-efficient and green guidelines as stipulated by the U.S. Green Building Council.

New Franklin will be a little larger than Clark and similar in design, holding approximately 380 beds in the form of single, double and

suite-style rooms.

Don Robertson, vice president of Student Affairs, said the main feature of the new building will be the addition of numerous meeting spots and lounge areas for both students, faculty and staff to utilize, including a 100-person capacity conference room.

“We wanted to create more spaces for interaction and we wanted to have more ways for faculty when they come to the facilities to do programs to do activities,” Robertson said. “We’ll also have an area that is conducive to teaching classes in the new building.”

Also set to break ground this semester is the New Engineering and Physics Building that is expected to be completed by the fall of 2016.

Robertson said he doesn’t think the simultaneous construction will be a hindrance to campus life, but is instead a sign of Murray State’s vitality.

“I think what it does is show that we are growingthat we’re improving the facilities,” he said. “To me, if you see a lot of construction of the projects on campus going on that’s the sign that things are progressing.

It shows we’re going to be even better able to serve our students.”

Citizens Police Academy celebrates a decade Lucy Easley || Staff writer leasley@murraystate.edu

In an effort to shed light on all aspects of law enforcement, the Murray Police Department will host the Citizens’ Police Academy.

The academy is accepting applications for the spring 2015 classes, set to begin March 9.

“Many people don’t know

what police do unless they are dealing with something bad, an accident or something negative,” said Sergeant David Howe. “Folks don’t call the police to give us good news. Someone’s always having a bad day when they have to call the police.”

The program was developed 10 years ago by Maj. Jim Osbourne. Murray State students of all majors have

attended, not just criminal justice students.

Participants have a chance to learn about narcotics investigations, crime scene investigation, polygraph testing, a K-9 demonstration, the criminal justice system and more.

The program has appealed to a variety of people within the community.

Jane Shoemaker, city coun-

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The Murray Police Department hosts the Citizens’ Police Academy each spring for citizens to learn about the duties of police officers.

cil member, attended the program in summer 2013.

“We need to have people learning the facts, getting the real experience and the real truth so they can take that information and have that understanding of why police do what they do,” she said.

Alissa Luebbers, junior from Mascoutah, Ill., said she would recommend the program because the classes are fun and helpful for everyone.

“Programs for citizens can be extremely helpful because they are letting the townspeople who want to feel protected and comfortable with their city police to receive the chance to fully understand what it is like to be in their shoes,” Luebbers said.

Howe said the overall mission of the program is to educate citizens. It is not intended as a pre-employment tool, although some former attendants have gone on to join the police force.

“After going through the program, I always thank an officer for their service when I see them,” Shoemaker said.

An application must be submitted in order to be accepted into the program.

Paper copies can be picked up from the department headquarters on Poplar Street, or they can be found and downloaded online from www.murrayky.gov.

The academy is free of charge.

Applicants must be at least 21 and subjected to a brief background check.

Meetings are set to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and the sessions begin March 9 and last through April 27.

“Police are people too; they are just simply doing their jobs when they are on duty,” Luebbers said.

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The 83-year-old Henry Lawrence Memorial Bridge is expected to be completely replaced by 2017.

$128.3 million bridge project contracted out Amanda Grau || News Editor agrau1@murraystate.edu

A contract to replace the current Henry Lawrence Memorial Bridge that crosses Lake Barkley was awarded Feb. 11 to PCL Civil Construction.

The Denver-based company won the bid for the $128.3 million project from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet along with an October 2017 deadline.

The new four-lane bridge will bring U.S. 68/KY 80 over Lake Barkley and will also function as an eastern entrance to Land Between the Lakes.

Gov. Steve Beshear said the new bridge, accompanied by the other bridges either currently under construction or in line to be constructed, are a key in the western Kentucky tourism industry.

“Replacement of the bridges over Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley has been a priority of my administration, and it’s a great pleasure to see the awarding of the culminating contract,” Beshear said.

Similar in construction to the Eggner’s Ferry Bridge crossing Kentucky Lake, the

current two-lane bridge, built in 1932, no longer meets current building standards – the two lanes are ten feet across each, with no shoulders.

The new bridge will be composed of four 11-foot-wide lanes and two four-foot shoulders. The new bridge will feature an additional 10-foot path for pedestrians and cyclists.

This bridge is one of several which make up the ongoing Lake Bridges Project.

Once the project is completed, there will be a nonstop four-lane road running from Aurora, Ky., to Cadiz, Ky., crossing through Land Between the Lakes, over Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake.

The first part of the project, awarded to Jim Smith Contracting of Grand Rivers, Ky., is to build causeways and a new bridge over a western portion of Kentucky Lake near Kenlake State Resort Park campground.

This new bridge will connect drivers to the new main bridge – already under construction – over Kentucky Lake, a project awarded to Texas-based Johnson Brothers Corp.

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It should be common sense that Public Safety and Emergency Management is responsible for going after assailants of sexual assault. However, in its campuswide email to the student body, it highlighted what victims can do to avoid becoming “easy targets.”

Public Safety issued two email alerts on Jan. 29 and Feb. 6 to inform students that they are in the process of investigating separate incidents. In both emails, the tips for avoiding victimization were the same. While the information seems good-natured, it lists multiple points that contradict each other.

In one bullet, Public Safety suggests that you should “Communicate limits as clearly as possible. If someone starts to offend you, tell him or her early and firmly. Being polite is OK as long as you are firm and assertive,” but another tip said “Do not smile; do not act polite or friendly.” The contradicting

points are confusing. Should students politely reject their assailant or avoid the pleasantries by standing their ground?

If a student is in the midst of an assault, Public Safety said that they should “Stay calm, consider (the) options and how safe it would be to resist.” According to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, rapists justify their actions by saying the victim was relaxed and didn’t resist their advances.

Encouraging victims to stay calm and weigh their options makes the assault seem consensual when it isn’t. Public Safety negates this by saying that victims should say “No,” and “Stop it. This is rape.” How can victims do both?

Out of fear and embarrassment, some victims will delay reporting the crime or will not file a report at all. Public Safety advises students to “Call the police. A crime has been committed.” They then

redact this tip by saying students can avoid police intervention by going to an emergency department for medical care. Reporting a crime against yourself is not a legal obligation, but police officers should not waver on this issue.

As our protectors, they should be responsible for telling victims that reporting is important and necessary for the punishment of attackers. Though hospital services are also important, Public Safety should not give us tips on how to avoid their help.

A police officer’s job is to report incidents, arrest offenders and spearhead the process of criminal justice and retribution.

Instead, Public Safety gives victims confusing pointers that could lead to more harm than good.

Rape and sexual assault can be emotionally traumatizing events.

Instead of haphazardly educating victims, Public Safety should

refer students to more reliable sources of help. The email stated that Murray State offers many resources regarding medical care and counseling, but failed to provide locations, phone numbers or anything else for victims who are willing to take that step. The University has options like the Women’s Center, the Counseling and Testing Center and the Psychological Center that provide help.

In addition to reaching out to victims, we should make the effort to educate offenders. We should teach people the concept of consent and that “No” really means “No.” Unfortunately, Public Safety says the victims need to prevent their own assault and avoid becoming targets.

We unanimously recognize that sexual assault is a crime that shouldn’t go unpunished, but Public Safety’s approach to this sensitive issue is misguided.

Maybe it’s time for a revision.

The Captain’s Log

What if Peter Pan had it right?

If I had a nickel for every time I’ve had the phrase “Grow up” aimed at me, I’d be a wealthy man. Whether by a parent, a friend or a lass at the pub, I’m sure we’ve all been the target of these harsh words at some point in time.

The term “Grow up” is Zac Garrison pretty self-exSenior from planatory and Franklin, Ky. is used in a number of different contexts. When we tell people to “Grow up” or “Act your age” we have noticed them doing something immature and juvenile, and we are requesting that they act more maturely.

I never truly want to grow up and I hope you don’t either. If you want, you can turn your nose up at that statement and take a shot at my maturity or you can read what I have to say. Think about the things that are characteristic of being a child: enjoying small things, the discovering something new and nap time.

Why would we ever want to grow out of that?

When we tell people to grow up, we mean to tell them they need to start acting more maturely. But are we really telling them that?

As we grow old and inch toward the abyss, we lose lots of things. We lose our vision, hair, teeth and in some cases the stability of our mental health. That’s how aging works. There are things we need to keep with us forever though, and those things only come from our childhood.

Curiosity is one of these things. Every kid has gone through the “Why?” phase where they ask the simple one-word question about every possible thing. Even though our parents think it is as annoying as possible, it all boils down to the intense curiosity we start to experience as children.

Everything is new to us, and we want to learn about it. Why is the sky blue? Why is the grass green? Why aren’t blueberries blue?

Once we lose our sense of curiosity and fascination with the unknown, we become dull and uninteresting. That thirst for knowledge is what makes life fun and interesting, and I hope I never lose it.

Another thing we should keep with us through our years is the ability to forgive easily and forget quickly.

We don’t have a lot of years on this earth, but to spend them being consumed with the grudges that we’ve collected like unread business cards is a waste of life. Forgiving isn’t easy to do and forgetting seems like a blessing many of us never receive, but as we grow

older these attributes seem to get exponentially more difficult.

Grudges in my childhood were stolen toys and temper tantrums that were forgotten three hours later. But our problems as we grow older become more severe and emotional which makes forgiving and forgetting seem like it’s not even an option. It’s hard to keep a pardoning heart and a dismissive mind as we start to age, but that’s when they’re the most important.

The final and most crucial thing we lose as we grow older is the ability to have fun. As kids, fun was our driving factor.

Mom wanted to take me to Lowe’s? I would make it my sole mission to have fun, which usually involved my game of fake-pooping on the display toilets (still fun).

We found ways to have fun and enjoy the little things in life. Adults are portrayed as the antithesis of fun, so as we make the change from child to adult we’re convinced it’s our turn to play that role.

So are these things that seem childish worth growing out of? Our childhood was an instrumental part of our life and all these lessons and ideas that we think of as juvenile are actually the building blocks that made us who we are today.

I think it should be a goal for every one of us to retain the spirit of our youth and to never lose sight of how important “childish” things can be. In the words of Peter Pan, “Never grow up.”

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Letter to the Editor The statistics state that one in five women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime. But what is a statistic but a number on a page? If statistics were truly as powerful as articles claim them to be, there would be change. But there isn’t. “One in five” is just a number we read and promptly dismiss. “One in five” is not the females walking around Murray State.

“One in five” is not our mothers, sisters, girlfriends, daughters and friends. No, “One in five” is just a number given to us by the CDC, a representation of a horror that happens “out there,” in another world, but not here, not in our lives, not in our school, not to our friends and family. I wish I were able to tell you that were true. I wish I weren’t in a position to be writing this at all, because I wish that statistic didn’t exist.

But it does. And that “One in five” is not just a number on page. She is a person, a daughter, a friend, a student. She is the one who experiences the horror of having her own body used against her will, and later her

own mind betrays her as it attempts to understand the treachery that was done against it. She is the woman who battles suicidal thoughts and severe anxiety attacks, as she attempts to go through life normally, ashamed of what happened because society tells her it’s her fault.

She is the one, who when the strength comes, goes to the authorities with her story and hears “you shouldn’t have put yourself in a vulnerable position” instead of “He shouldn’t have taken advantage of your vulnerability.” We live in a society that perpetuates the concept that the responsibility of sexual assault falls on the victim.

From “What were you wearing” to tips from the police on “how not to be a victim of a crime of this nature” to suffering through the physical, mental and emotional trauma of an assault while the perpetrator lives carefree, our society cries “Crime!”

But who is truly convicted? Society is long overdue for a complete overhaul of how sexual assault is regarded. It is time to put an end to the

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perpetuation of women as objects, and the continuation of rapists only known as a number in a statistic and not a criminal behind bars. “One in five” will not dissipate until society works together to change its mindset on sexual assault. It is not something that “just happens” because you were in a bad place at a bad time.

It is a crime, and should be treated as such. This means education, awareness, and preventative tactics to ensure “One in five” is no longer a commonplace statistic. Itsonus.org provides great insight on how exactly to go about doing this. Though I wrote this article from a female perspective, I recognize and respect the fact that this is a horror that can happen to anyone, regardless of gender.

Anyone can be a victim, and anyone can be a rapist. But no one has to be either, and it’s time we ensure no one is.

We still want to hear from you.

Are you concerned about a certain issue on campus or want to share your opinion?

The News is always accepting Letters to the Editor. For a chance to get your letter published in print or on TheNews.org, email us at letters@thenews.org.

Rachel Williams Senior from Louisville, Ky.

I’ve Got a Story for You

Valentine: Real Valentine’s Day We are on the eve of Valentine’s Day. I know a great deal about this subject, on account of being named “Valentine” for much of my life. The subject seems to come up in conversation.

For most men, Valentine’s Day means a hustle and hassle aimed at enriching the greeting card people, the chocolatiers, Robert Valentine the florists and/ or the jewelers. I Senior lecturer do not decry this of advertising practice, as it stimulates the economy and provides a large supply of surplus chocolate that goes on sale on Feb. 15, my second-favorite day of the year.

In reality, however, Valentine’s Day is for a larger segment of the population than the lovers.

Let me tell you the legend and propose for you a new reality for this late winter holiday.

First, Valentine’s Day is the feast day or saint’s day for St. Valentine, an honoree of the Roman Catholic Church. The original Valentine was called “Valentinius,” and he was not alone; at least three different persons may have been canonized

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by the early church and, even in the fifth century, no one knew exactly why.

One legend says that Valentinius, an early priest, illegally married young men and women, thus exempting the young men from military service. As soldiers were in short supply, the old man was arrested and martyred. “Martyred” is an ancient and sanitized word for “beaten, hanged, burned, fed to beasts, crucified or forced to watch C-Span.” Whatever the case, it was pretty horrible.

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True affection among humans is not restricted to the romantic.

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You can see, however, how a man who risked his life to perform marriages could be connected with the concept of romantic love.

My personal favorite is the legend that says Valentinius, a priest of the second century, was arrested for refusing to worship pagan gods. A man of gentle peace, he found favor with the jailer who found him friendly. The jailer usually brought his daughter, Julia, to the prison with him, for the girl was blind and could not be left at home. She was placed near the cell of Valentinius who told her stories, made her laugh and became her friend.

On the day he was taken to be executed, the girl awoke with her sight restored in answer to his

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prayer.

I like this legend best because it is a reminder that true affection among humans is not restricted to the romantic. Often, some of the most important relationships, and those most worthy of recognition and celebration, are among people who are friends and comrades and among whom thoughts of romantic love are irrelevant.

On Valentine’s Day, think of people whose friendship makes (or made) a difference in your life, as Valentinius made for little Julia. Legendary or not, the example of their story is no less real.

Whether they are fraternity brothers or sorority sisters, roommates or classmates, shipmates or members of the same platoon, true friends are rare and deserving of our devotion and remembrance.

I have no doubt that St. Valentine’s Day was moved to mid-February to replace the pagan Lupercalia, a late-winter pagan holiday of fertility.

Like the Racers of today, the Romans of the first millennium were hungry for a sign of spring, too.

But the spirit of St. Valentine’s perfect friendship and sacrifice is no less valid.

This Valentine’s Day, I’ll be remembering Gif Blyton and Ted Morford, Darlene Brown, Julia Webb and Judy Harris, Norm Sims, Art Douglas, Steve Duncan, Mike Snyder and Vernon Gantt, Vicki Jo and . . . well, it’s a long list. When you’ve had a long life, the list of people who changed it for the better is long and rich and shining with fond memory.

This Valentine’s Day, start your list and watch it grow. May it be longer than life itself.

Jeers to ... Kanye West.

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I’m a huge fan of The Police. No, not actual police officers, but the 80s English rock band.

One of their biggest hits was “Don’t Stand So Close to Me,” a ballad about the social and Carly Besser emotional Opinion Editor struggles of a teacher who was in a romantic relationship with a student half his age. He faces “strong words in the staff room,” while his younger mistress is ostracized by her peers for being the new teacher’s pet. These situations seem scandalous, but there are multiple stories about the taboo of teachers dating their students. Scenarios like this are what led Arizona State University to revise its policy on student-teacher relationships, which now states that teachers cannot be in romantic relationships with students – and it was for the best.

Yes, college students are usually 18 years or older, but there are still boundaries crossed when professors decide to pursue their students. It’s not professional. I call my professors Mr., Mrs. and Dr. because they are my superiors and I respect them.

When two people are in a romantic relationship, they are equal partners.

This confuses the plane of authority that professors should have over their students.

If you’re sleeping with someone, you’re more inclined to treat them differently than you would treat your buddies. This isn’t any different for teacher-student relations. According to a study conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, teachers who give preferential treatment to certain students are in violation of interactional fairness. Students who get more attention than others receive higher grades than those who get less attention. This eliminates any incentive for a professor’s girlfriend or boyfriend to work hard in the class to earn a decent grade.

Professors who decide to pursue a student are unfairly taking advantage of their authority. If a student decides to be in a relationship with the teacher, they know they can stay and reap the benefits. If a student rejects a professor’s advances, there’s a fear of being treated unfairly by the professor. Students are left with a catch22. It’s already strange enough to date your professor, but it gets even worse if there’s a breakup. A tumultuous split in the middle of the semester doesn’t mean a student can pack their bags and go. They have to finish the class, basking in awkward eye contact with their former lover, yet current professor.

The revision for Arizona State’s policy was inspired by one student’s negative experience with dating her professor. When graduate student Tasha Kunzi decided to break off her relationship with her professor, her academic career ended when he told everyone in the criminology and criminal justice department about their affair. After the relationship was revealed, Kunzi had trouble finding research-based jobs and advancing her progress toward her PhD. Without a choice, she dropped the program.

In the end, nobody wins. Students who date their professors are judged by peers because they’re unfairly breezing through the system. Professors lose their jobs and have trouble finding work again. If you’re a professor, maybe it’s best that your student doesn’t stand so close to you. If you’re a student, date classmates. cbesser@murraystate.edu

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Students’ Wave

aims to purify water globally David Vareba || Contributing writer nvareba@murraystate.edu

A child dies approximately every 30 seconds somewhere in the world from an illness contracted from drinking contaminated water, according to the World Health Organization.

Catch the Wave, which began in fall 2014, is a student-led organization to stop it.

Partnered with Living Waters for the World, Catch the Wave aims to help place water purification systems in towns and cities around the world.

On its own, Living Waters has placed and helped maintain more than 600 systems in 25 different countries.

WAVE has joined Living Waters and created the project “Catch The Wave,” meant to bring awareness and educate the public about the lack of clean water around the world.

Members of WAVE also want to generate funds for more purification systems and participate in the installation and maintenance of the systems.

Within one academic year, the organization

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has recruited 75 members.

“The organization is looking for more students to get involved in this life-saving program,” said Roger Weis, professor in the College of Education and Human Services.

All potential members should visit the Catch the Wave office in the Carr Health Building, Weis said.

Membership is limited to faculty, staff, alumni and students at Murray State, according to Article II of the organization’s bylaws.

Weis said the organization is raising funds through contributions to support the goals of the organization, $200 has been raised since Catch the Wave started.

The organization wants to provide a variety of educational experiences that will encourage its members and the public to broaden their knowledge about clean water access.

Weis said contributions to the organization will go a long way in saving the lives of children and adults around the world.

Donations can be made in check form and delivered to the Catch the Wave office in Carr Health, Weis said.

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By the Numbers: A look at the number of people affected by unclean water globally.

768 million The number of people without access to clean drinking water.

842,000 The number of people die every day because of diseases from unsanitary water.

1,400 The number of children that die each day because of water-related diseases. Unclean water is the second-largest cause of death for children under age 5.

10 The number of countries that account for two-thirds of the world’s population without water. They are China, India, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bangladesh, Tanzania, Kenya and Pakistan.

Sources: Unicef and Water.org

Anthem hack puts employee information at risk Staff Report Anthem, a health insurance provider, alerted Murray State officials to a data breach that put the private information of all employees with University healthcare at risk for exposure Feb. 5.

Jackie Dudley, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services, said Anthem has been forthcoming and helpful throughout the attack’s aftermath.

A link to anthemfacts.com, a website Anthem is keeping updated with information about the data breach, along with an apology from Anthem CEO Joseph Swedish, has been posted to the Murray State homepage.

If Anthem members believe their information has been accessed, they should review their credit history and freeze their credit card ac-

counts, Dudley said.

Since the breach occurred due to fake Anthem emails, all members should be careful with future emails.

As far as finding out whose information was hacked, Anthem is still in the process of determining how many have been affected.

“Anthem is currently conducting an extensive IT forensic investigation to determine what members are impacted,” according to the Anthem website. “We are working around the clock to determine how many people have been impacted and will notify all Anthem members who are impacted through a written communication.”

According to the website, members’ names, social security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, employment information

and dates of birth have all been compromised.

Medical and credit card information are still considered safe.

The party behind the hack is still under investigation.

The breach is a byproduct of the times, Dudley said.

“It’s the world we live in,” she said. “There are things that do happen. This is by far the most wide-reaching breach we’ve ever dealt with.”

Dudley said she didn’t know when the last time Murray State itself was hacked, but it has happened once or twice.

This instance, however, was beyond the University’s control.

“There’s no University response plan in place for this particular breach because there’s nothing we can do about it,” Dudley said.

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President Bob Davies said the University was happy with the promptness of Anthem’s alert and how helpful they’ve been.

His opinion on the hack mirrored Dudley’s – it’s the world we live in.

“This not only impacts Murray State but impacts people throughout the U.S.,” he said. “It highlights that we live in a fluid world and always need to be taking precautions to protect our own security.”

Follow-up communication from Anthem and what the University has been doing in conjunction with the information received is important, Davies said.

The University will continue to work with Anthem and keep those affected by the hack informed about Anthem’s plans to deal with the breach, Dudley said.

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Sports Editor: Mallory Tucker Assistant Sports Editor: Kelsey Randolph Phone: 809-4481 Twitter: MSUSportsNews ­­

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From the Sidelines

Beads are in the air

Despite his many accolades, Payne considers himself “just a regular young man.” The rest of the nation, however, is taking note as he rises to the top.

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Sophomore point guard Cameron Payne is the face of the Racers as they coast on a 20-game win streak. As the newest member of Murray State’s 1,000-point club, tied for 18th in the nation in assists per game and 25th nationally in points per game with averages of 5.8 and 19.4, respectively, Payne’s stats show his success on the court. But what is it that makes Payne so special? According to Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Prohm, he’s just really freaking good.

“He’s just so well-rounded,” Prohm said. “He’s got all the intangibles. He’s got the character. He’s a student athlete. He’s got a great family. He’s got a great personality. We’ve been blessed to coach him.

For however long we get to, he’s been a special, special player. He’s terrific.”

Before taking the Murray State basketball program by storm, Payne was a shorter, slower version of himself at Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis, Tenn. At an academically-centered school that prides itself in preparing students for college and life in a global environment, Payne found himself playing basketball for Head Boys’ Basketball Coach Kenneth White. Just like Prohm, White knew from their first encounter that there was something special about Payne.

“He walked into practice and he was probably five-foot-nothing,” White said. “Believe it or not, he was probably 5’4” at the time, as a freshman. He had a real high-pitched voice – hadn’t hit puberty yet. But he just kind of walked in with his chest out and I was like, ‘Who is this kid?’ You could see his

confidence right away.”

Payne may have grabbed the attention of his high school coach, but he is no stranger to being overlooked. The son of Tony Payne, a well-known coach on the Amateur Athletic Union basketball circuit, Cam has been playing basketball since he was four and was often stigmatized as a “coach’s son.” White attributes much of Cam’s success to this chip on his shoulder, and Cam agrees.

“He pushed me to the limit,” Cam said. “He pushed me hard. Growing up, it was like, ‘That’s the only reason why he’s playing, because his dad’s the

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RACERS WIN 20 STRAIGHT:

The Racers’ 78-46 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Feb. 12 at the CFSB Center maintains the second longest win streak in the nation. For a full game recap, visit TheNews.org.

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Payne sets up the Racer offense against SEMO Feb. 5 at the CFSB Center.

Hopes cut short by SIUE defeat after two-game win Kelsey Randolph

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After two wins, the women’s basketball team couldn’t match up against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars.

The game was close but the Racers couldn’t get the win 69-78.

Murray opened with a 3-pointer by freshman forward and guard, Ke’Shunan James giving them an advantage for just a short time. With five minutes left in the first half, the Racers tied it at 26-26. With five seconds left in the first half Senior guard, Keiona Kirby shoots a 3-pointer leaving the Racers to trail by one point but only for a moment as they shoot a free throw tying a second time at 34-34 going into the half.

Coming back from the half, the Cougars make a layup 2-point shot leaving the fans looking for more points from the Racers. Junior guard, Ajee Smith and junior forward, Bianca Babic throw back-to-back 3-pointers tying the Racers for a third time at 4343.

After a few good free throws and layups by the Cougars, Head Coach

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Freshman forward and guard, Ke’Shunan James jumps for the block against Cougars freshman guard, Donshel Beck.

Rob Cross calls a time out desperately trying to stop the Cougars offense.

Kirby attempts two 3-pointer’s with less than a minute left. With 27 seconds left to go the Racers and Cougars go hard with both teams

visibly frustrated and pushing one another.

Finishing the night the Racers come off the court of a previous two-game win with a 69-78 loss.

Prior to the game against the

Cougars, the Racers faced the Austin Peay State Lady Govs Feb. 7, winning their first road game of the season 9884.

The game began with the Racers and Cougars trading points back and forth, tying three times in the first half.

Bringing the game back in the second half, Cross changed his lineup and gave the Racers an advantage as they brought the score from a one-point lead to a six-point lead.

With less than three minutes left, the Racers pushed themselves to victory.

Freshman forward and guard Ke’Shunan James was named the Madness Mid-Major National Player of the Week by College Sports Madness for her efforts.

James had two career-highs with 31 points and 12 field goals and tied her career-highs of seven free throws and six assists. She was the team leader in points against the Lady Govs.

The Racers play the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on Saturday in Cape Girardeau, Mo. There are only four remaining regular season games before the OVC Tournament March 4-7 in Nashville, Tenn.

Racer win streak draws attention of NBA scouts Blake Bernier || Contributing writer dbernier@murraystate.edu

In recent weeks, the Murray State men’s basketball team has played in front of NBA scouts both at home and on the road. NBA teams are sending scouts all the way to Murray to see what the buzz surrounding this team is all about.

“Any time your team is number one in its conference, you are going to draw national attention,” said Memphis Grizzlies scout Kevin Yeiser. “Every conference has talent.”

It’s not unusual for a player from a mid-major school to have an impact at the next level. Players like Steph Curry from Davidson College, Jason Thompson from Rider University, George Hill from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and Courtney Lee from Western Kentucky University are all starters on their respective professional teams.

The Grizzlies are just one of many teams that have sent scouts to take a look at the Racers. Other teams include the Warriors, Bulls, Mavericks, Nets, Pacers, 76ers, Hawks, Thunder, Jazz, Pistons, Cavaliers and Wizards.

The team has yet to lose in the past 20 games in front of the scouts. Some players are taking advantage of this opportunity to impress them. In the Jan. 31 game against UT Martin, senior guard T.J. Sapp made an acrobatic layup late to tie the game, and with 40 seconds left he hit a 3 to give the team the lead. When he made the layup, both scouts from Memphis said just one word: “Wow!”

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Many teams have sent scouts to men’s basketball, including teams like the Warriors, Bulls, Mavericks, Nets, Pacers, 76ers, Hawks and more.

Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations Dave Winder has the task of providing an enjoyable experience for the scouts when they come to town.

During his tenure at Murray State, Winder already had some experience accommodating scouts during former point guard Isaiah Canaan’s senior year.

“When you look over the years at the guys who played at Murray State, it’s the ones that played on a great team that really got a good look,” Winder said.

“That’s because teams at the next level want players who have been around winning and know how to

win. When a team does well, everyone benefits.”

In the history of the program, Murray State has sent 21 players on to the NBA. The first was Bennie Purcell in 1952, and the most recent was Canaan in 2013.

One way for the Racers to gain more attention is by earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament. But for now, the current win streak is their claim to fame.

See page 2B for a list of former Racers in the NBA draft

I’ll be celebrating one of my favorite holidays Saturday.

But it definitely isn’t Valentine’s Day. With Mallory Tucker Fat Tuesday Sports Editor quickly approaching, my weekend will be filled with green, purple and gold, rather than red and pink.

While most girls will be eating chocolate and receiving stuffed bears, I’ll be eating king cake and receiving feather boas as I celebrate Mardi Gras in St. Louis.

I understand that Valentine was a saint, and I’m not trying to take anything away from his holiday. I just don’t understand how anyone would prioritize it higher than Mardi Gras.

I’m a cradle-Catholic, and I went to Catholic school for 13 years of my life. So while I can appreciate Valentine’s sainthood, I appreciate the gluttony of Mardi Gras as we prepare for Lent even more.

I’m also not trying to take away from St. Valentine’s legitimacy, but I recently became aware that in 1969 the Roman Catholic Church removed his name from the secular Roman calendar because so little is known of him, leaving his liturgical celebration to local calendars. Mardi Gras’ origins have been traced back to medieval Europe, and its legitimacy has never been questioned – at least not by anyone who likes to have a good time.

While most college girls are holding unrealistic expectations for their significant others to fulfill on Saturday only to be undoubtedly let down, I’ll be pleasantly surprised by any trinkets thrown to me at the parade. (One commonly thrown item at Mardi Gras parades is stuffed animals, so try not to be jealous if I get a cooler plush than your $99 giant Teddy bear.)

As I prepare to abstain from meat on Fridays in Lent, why wouldn’t I celebrate eating whatever I want and partying like there’s no tomorrow? Am I really going to waste my day waiting for a suitor to take me on a date, when I can take to the jam-packed streets of a city and meet new people?

When you return to school on Monday with your angry stories about how your boyfriend didn’t buy you the right box of chocolates or bought you yellow roses instead of pink, I’ll be returning to school with a new collection of beads and fun stories about unnamed strangers in masks.

As you shop for the perfect date night outfit, I’ll be cozy in a scarf and beanie, warmed by the crowds of people in the streets watching as the floats go by.

Some might consider it a shame that so many Mardi Gras celebrations will outshine couples’ “50 Shades of Grey” date nights, but it’s an even bigger shame, in my opinion, that so many people will be sucked into those date nights when they could be celebrating just for the sake of celebrating.

In St. Louis alone, 10 million beads will be thrown out at the Bud Light Grand Parade. Everywhere else, 10 million boyfriends will have crappy nights because they unintentionally let down their girlfriends, and 10 million girlfriends will be sad because their boyfriends didn’t meet their unrealistically high expectations.

I’m not trying to say that Valentine’s Day is stupid, or pointless or wrong. I’m just saying there are more important things going on Saturday.

I can’t tell you what to do, but now you know which holiday I’ll be celebrating on Saturday.

Why not cancel your plans, go buy some beer and head up to St. Louis or down to New Orleans.

You can be down for date night or #UpForWhatever. mtucker11@murraystate.edu

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PAYNE From Page 1 coach.’ That’s where it began – me not getting noticed and getting love. Because it’s just, ‘My dad’s the coach. That’s the reason he’s playing,’ – even though I was an impact. Him being the coach, man, I learned a lot.”

Cam was overlooked again as he began the college recruiting process and despite many offers, high-major schools missed his talent.

Mid-major Murray State found Cam early and earned his loyalty quickly. Cam’s loyalty is one of the things White loves most about him, and he believes Cam’s dedication to Murray State contributes to the success he has found there.

“He felt like that was the best fit for him,” White said. “And undoubtedly, it proved to be the best fit. Socially he’s thriving, academically he’s doing well, and from a basketball standpoint he’s continuing to thrive as well. I couldn’t have imagined him going to a better place than Murray State.”

From Cam’s point of view, the attention on him is crazy.

“I’ve never been a part of something like this,”

Cam said. “It’s just a blessing because I wasn’t expected to be in any type of situation like this coming out of high school. I thought the only way you get that type of love is at a high-major, and I wasn’t set to go to a high-major. The fans, they’re great. I wouldn’t want any other set of fans than Racer Nation.”

With so many eyes on him, Cam knows his behavior on and off the court are both toppriority. He watches himself daily to make sure his behavior is consistent, but he doesn’t find it too difficult as he considers himself a playful, happy person by nature.

In addition to his playfulness, Cam is hardworking. As NBA scouts scatter the sideline at recent practices and games, Cam is working hard to make sure he doesn’t go under the radar again.

“Every time we come to the game we see scouts here,” Cam said. “We’ve got scouts here in practice. That makes me work even harder.

When you look at it, it’s like, I’m that close. Don’t let the opportunity slip away. So that’s what really gets me going harder. Success as a whole gets me going, because I never want to not be successful.”

Cam’s IQ for the game is what makes him successful as a player, according to Prohm, and Cam attributes this as God-given. Although he

doesn’t study teams, Cam studies individual players, such as Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs, in order to better himself.

In his two years at Murray State, Cam has worked to make improvements and mature as a player. Now, he is working toward a championship ring, the thing he missed out on his freshman year as his attempted 3-point buzzerbeater bounced off the rim. In high school, Cam found himself in an eerily similar situation.

During an elimination game in the Tennessee state quarterfinals, White took a chance on Cam. Despite having older, more mature players preparing to play at the collegiate level, White trusted Cam in his rookie years, just as Prohm trusts Cam now.

“We drew up a play for him to take the last shot,” White said. “That’s how much we believed in him. Now he didn’t hit the shot, so he had to go through that maturation process and growing pains, but we saw something in him very early.”

Thrown into the fire as point guard, Cam was named OVC Freshman of the Week nine times last season, and matured right before fans’ eyes.

Cam’s No. 1 fan, LeShawn Payne, sits courtside with Tony at every game, and Cam fondly refers to her as mom.

“She’s my biggest fan,” Cam said. “When she’s

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not there, man, you don’t hear that voice. They’ve been some road warriors for me. They got me to where I’m at today. And it’s just a blessing to have them at the games, especially in college.”

Before games, Cam has swapped his old habit of eating gummy worms and gummy bears for listening to music. Meek Mill is often in his earbuds, because he raps about being slept on and not getting proper recognition – a story all too familiar to Cam. After games and during down-time, Cam finds himself playing video games, but most of all Trivia Crack, of which he proudly proclaims himself the team champion. Cam often plays Racer fans online in Call of Duty and NBA 2k14, the first of which he often loses. The latter he refuses to take a loss in, however, as he hopes to be on the game someday.

Despite his accolades, it is in those small, normal things that Cam sees himself.

“There’s nothing unique about me,” Cam said.

“There’s not. I’m a regular young man. I don’t do nothing out of the ordinary.”

While most people would disagree with him in that regard, they won’t get the chance to outscore Cam on the court. He would, however, like to give anyone a chance to challenge him in Trivia Crack. Add his handle: Swagin3.

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More records broken

Rifle finishes second Awards from OVC Kelsey Emme (Sr.) -All-Conference Second Team (Air rifle) -All-Conference First Team (Smallbore)

Tessa Howald (Jr.) -All-Conference Second Team (Air rifle)

Ivan Roe (Fr.) -All-Conference First Team (Air rifle) -All-Newcomer Team (Air rifle and smallbore) -OVC Freshman of the Year

Robert Broadstreet (Fr.) -All-Conference Second Team (Air Rifle) -All-Newcomer Team (Air rifle)

Ben Estes (Fr.) -All-Conference First Team (Smallbore) -All-Newcomer Team (Air Rifle and Smallbore) -OVC Smallbore Athlete of the Year

Alan Lollar (Coach) -Co-Coach of the Year

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The Racer rifle team shot its way to two-second place finishes in the OVC Championships, coming up behind host, Jacksonville State.

“I thought Jacksonville State did a very good job,” said Head Coach Alan Lollar.

“They did a good job and were an excellent host. The match went on without a hitch.”

Finishing with an aggregate score of 2,303 in smallbore, the Racers placed just eight points behind Jacksonville State who finished with an aggregate score of 2,311.

Murray State was in front of the UT Martin mixed men and women with a score of 2,295. In fourth was Morehead State shooting 2,292, then Columbus State at 2,246 and finally the UT Martin women 2,193.

On Saturday the Racers competed against four other schools in the smallbore category.

Freshman Ben Estes led the Racers by tying his career-high at 583, which was one point from the smallbore high of the day.

Returning the next day to compete for air rifle, the Racers finished just 10 points shy of Jacksonville State with an aggregate score of 2,341, which made them only 18 points shy of the overall title.

Finishing in third place again was a mix of UT Martin men and women with a score 2,320. Five points behind Jacksonville State was Morehead State shooting a score of 2,315. In

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fifth place was Columbus State at 2,319 and finishing up were the women of UT Martin at 2,294.

“We’ve definitely shot better than we did this weekend,” Lollar said.

“But it can be chalked up to those athletes who have never shot in a conference championships.”

Many athletes received awards for their accomplishments at the end of the OVC season, even their coach, who was named Co-Coach of the Year for the third time in his nine years at Murray State.

With the NCAA Qualifiers at the Pat Spurgin Rifle Range just a week away, the Racers are preparing just as they have for any other match. Lollar said he doesn’t treat it any differently because they have matched up against these teams before and it is on their home range it should give them a slight advantage of comfort.

“We’re learning to handle those big distractions,” Lollar said.

“Regardless, I am proud of their effort. They worked hard and they competed extremely well. We just made too many mistakes.”

In order to qualify for the NCAA Championships, a shooter’s top three scores from different locations are averaged. At the NCAA Qualifiers the number they shoot is added to their average and only the top eight scorers are invited to the championships.

Qualifying Racers will travel March 13-14 to Fairbanks, Alaska for the NCAA Championships.

Da’Sha Tuck || Staff writer dtuck@murraystate.edu

Murray State track and field athletes notched more personal records last weekend at the Carbondale Invite, including distance runner junior Emma Gilmore, whose first time running the mile broke the school record.

The Racers competed against Southeast Missouri State, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Austin Peay State and Lipscomb.

The Racers finished with 47 points in fourth place, which was 28 points behind SEMO who finished with 75 points.

Taking home second place were the Austin Peay Lady Govs with 75 points and bringing home first was SIU Carbondale with a total of 235 points.

Head Coach Jenny Severns said she was more than happy with the meet and the records set. She said that at this point in the season the team is turning the corner and reaching its full potential.

“We had a lot of personal records set this week, even those that did not PR started to make their comeback” Severns said.

Junior Emma Gilmore ran a 4 minute, 59.58 second mile this weekend and broke the school record in her first time running the event.

“The school record was a huge cherry on top of a great weekend,” Gilmore said.

Gilmore said at this stage in her career the

five-minute barrier is something she was aiming to break and now that she has she couldn’t be more exited for the future.

Friday and Saturday Gilmore will take on the mile for the second time in hopes of shaving off a few more seconds in order to cushion the school record.

Gilmore also set a personal record in the 3000-meter run, crossing the finish line at 10:25.06.

Brittany Bohn was right behind Gilmore with a 4 minute, 59.64 second mile. Bohn also set a personal record in the 3000m at 10 minutes, 10.34 seconds.

Other athletes that had a season best performance at last weekend’s invitational include: • Tia Weston set her career best at 59.90 in the 400-meter run.

• Ashley Conway competed in the long jump where she set a record distance of 5.55 meters.

• Deja Rodgers qualified for finals in the 60meter dash with a time of 7.81. In finals she ran a 7.81.

• Brianna McCarthy threw a 13.29 in the shot put, her new personal record.

• Abbie Lukens set her personal record when she threw a 12.58 meters in the shot put.

The Racers will travel on Friday and Saturday to Allendale, Mich. and compete in the Grand Valley State Big Meet.

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Junior Emma Gilmore (right) breaks the school record by running a 4:59.58 mile.

Blue Ballers show no mercy to Richmond Shenanigans Blake Bernier || Staff writer dbernier@murraystate.edu

One team used smart shot selection and efficient passing to execute its goal of winning while their opponents’ approach was to have fun.

The game, in the South Gym in the Carr Health Building Tuesday night, ended just 3 minutes and 45 seconds into the second half because of the mercy rule. The Blue Ballers beat Richmond Shenanigans 50-20. This was the first loss for the Richmond Shenanigans of the season, last week they scored 73 points. The Blue Ballers have won every game by at least 28 points.

Leading scorer for the Blue Ballers, Sam Armstrong, poured in 19 points and at one moment made four three-pointers in a row.

Armstrong is one of two graduate students on the team. In his last year as an undergraduate he walked onto the Liberty University basketball team.

“It’s the stroke, man,” Armstrong said. “I feel it, I don’t know how to explain it. I’ve been a shooter my whole life.”

Fellow graduate student David Hite didn’t score a point for the Blue Ballers but had a big block in the first half that ignited a 17-2 run.

“It always feels good to deny somebody,” Hite said.

As the game got underway the Blue Ballers fell behind 9-6 after junior Taran Coleman connected on two 3-point shots and teammate Jacob Williams hit another 3-pointer for the Richmond Shenanigans.

“I think about 80 or 90 percent of our shots

are 3’s but about 5 or 6 percent of those are probably half court shots,” Coleman said. “So that’s pretty much our offense.”

On the first possession for the Richmond Shenanigans, they swung the ball around the perimeter for about a minute yelling out names and laughing. Junior Nathan Leibering of the Shenanigans was one of the more vocal players on the court calling out random names as if they were set plays.

“Couple of them are girlfriends, some of them are guy friends,” Leibering said. “We try to keep the defense honest.”

Richmond Shenanigans made entertainment a priority as the players and fans follow each shot made or missed with cheers and jeers.

Armstrong wasn’t pleased with the shenanigans of Richmond Shenanigans.

“I like to compete so it was kind of annoying,” Armstrong said.

Coleman made 75 percent of his shots, but each time he shot, his teammates yelled “Ball hog.”

“The team likes for me to shoot and shoot often, so you know that’s pretty much where the points come from,” Coleman said. “Teammate Hal Abel likes for me to shoot the ball; it compensates for his lack of being able to shoot.”

The Blue Ballers are hoping to earn a firstround bye in the upcoming playoffs as they attempt to repeat their success from last season as a semi-finalist team.

Other intramural scores from Tuesday include Steak Sauce forcing the mercy rule on Team Lob City and winning 50-18 and the BCM Ballers beating Hart B 46-27.

Men Independent Monday/Wednesday 1. Da Jahovah Witness, 6-0 2. Great Show on Wood tied with Zulu Warriors, 4-2 1. The Whitey Tighties, 6-0 2. Steak Sauce, 4-1

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1. Springer-Franklin, 1-0 2. Hart Ravens, 1-0

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1. Alpha Sigma Phi, 1-0 2. Franklin A, 1-0

1. ADPi, ASA Ladybugs, Tri Sigma, 0-0

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The Blue Ballers run the court Tuesday night where it ended in a mercy rule over Richmond Shenanigans, 50-20.

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Tennis loss just a bump in the road Blake Bernier

Contributing writer dbernier@murraystate.edu

The women’s tennis team’s four-game winning streak ended Feb. 6 at the hands of the University of Memphis, while the men’s team lost to both the Indiana University and Citadel Military College.

Players are still adjusting to new NCAA rules and the coaches are trying to emphasize the importance of winning the opening doubles point in matches.

In this year’s format, teams compete in three doubles matches for one team point before they begin the six singles matches for one team point each. The team that wins two doubles matches earns the first of the seven possible team points, and a team guarantees victory by collecting four team points.

This season the winner of the doubles team point has gone on to win the match 13 out of 14 times in Murray State’s men’s and women’s matches. The one exception was a Murray women’s victory over Lipscomb on Feb. 1.

Men’s Head Coach Mel Purcell said familiarity plays a big role in the play of the doubles teams. Knowing where a teammate will be or how the player will handle each shot before it’s made gives a team an advantage.

None of the men’s doubles teams have played together before this season.

One duo of senior Max McLean and freshman Will True are beginning to find a rhythm but said they are still a long way from where they want to be.

“I think if we keep playing more doubles and with the competition that we are playing, we’re only going to get better and be ready for the OVC,” McLean said.

In their match against the University of Louisville, the men’s team failed to win a point and lost 7-0, but against Citadel they battled and had opportunities to win. McLean lost his singles matches 6-4 and 7-6.

“It was tough,” McLean said.

“He was just able to win the big points and I lost the big points.”

McLean plays the opposing

team’s best player for each competition as the No. 1 ranked singles player on the team.

“I know that every time I show up I’m going to have to play my A-game or I’m going to lose so staying focused and playing my best is my main concern,” McLean said.

Purcell said he thinks his team is improving week to week. After receiving two more losses, the men’s record now sits at 0-7.

“Indiana jumped on us real quick but against Citadel we had our chances,” Purcell said. “We are just going to try to turn these negatives into positives.”

As they head into a threeweek break, the men’s team plans to focus on its doubles play and the play at the net in particular.

The men’s next match is Feb. 28 when they play Temple University in Memphis, Tenn.

Meanwhile, the women’s team priority is to remain healthy.

During the match against No. 58 University of Memphis, Women’s Head Coach Jorge Caetano had three sick

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Doubles players, senior Andrea Eskauriatza and junior Erin Patton, shake the hands of the Lipscomb University Bisons after their match. athletes, so he had to adjust his lineups accordingly.

“Unfortunately three of my girls were very sick but we competed well,” Caetano said.

The women’s team lost the opening doubles point and five of the six singles matches.

With eight women on the team, Caetano has been

searching for the right combination of women to compete against their opponents.

“All of my girls are about the same level so I try to rotate them and let everyone play,” Caetano said. “It really depends on the matchups as to who will play in the No. 1 spot

Softball hits 42 at Red & Black Showcase Da’Sha Tuck || Staff writer dtuck@murraystate.edu

Murray State softball came out of the Eighth Annual Red & Black Showcase winning three out of five scheduled games. The Racers totaled 42 hits between Feb. 6-8.

The women competed against University of Georgia, Winthrop University, Coppin State University and University of Illinois.

“Anytime you start a tournament and it’s the first time out, you’re getting some rust off,” said Head Coach Kara Amundson. “I feel like we didn’t even have to do that. We hit the ground running.”

The Racers were one for one Friday. They stepped up and defeated Coppin State 8-0.

The first game of the weekend was against a No. 10 Georgia team and the Racers fell to the hosting Bulldogs 6-0.

Sophomore infielder Jessica Twaddle was the only one to hit off Georgia’s All-American

pitcher Chelsea Wilkinson.

Amundson attributed Georgia’s national ranking to their strong pitching staff. She said Wilkinson’s pitching style only gives a small window of opportunity to hit, and her speeds were something they weren’t used to seeing.

Despite Wilkinson’s skill, Twaddle managed to adjust and get a hit off, which Amundson called an accomplishment.

“Softball is a game where you work hard and you set yourself up to be successful,” Amundson said. “I think all of my players do that on a regular basis, and JT just got a ball she could hit. It was a hit on the board for us and anytime you can break up a no-hitter it’s definitely a big deal.”

The Racers started the second day of the tournament off strong with a 5-3 win over Illinois before losing to Winthrop 8-6.

Sophomore catcher Jocelynn Rodgers batted 10 runs in at the invitational.

“This was one of my best weekends I’ve had so far,” Rodgers said. “Coming in as a sophomore,

“20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than the ones you did.

So throw off the bowlines.

Sail away from the safe harbor.

Catch the trade winds in your sails.”

getting 10 RBIs for the team I’m just trying to do what I can to get the win.”

Rodgers said that she feels good going into next weekend’s games with few adjustments.

“Attack every inning instead of thinking about the entire game,” Rodgers said.

The team finished the showcase with a comeback, beating Winthrop 8-4.

“We came back the very next day, made some adjustments and beat them,” Amundson said.

“We shut them down from a pitching standpoint.

We came out and scored first, and that gave us a great start.”

Next up, the Racers will travel to Birmingham, Ala., to compete in the Samford Classic. They will compete against Gardner-Webb, Nicholls State and the Samford Bulldogs.

“This weekend we came out with really good focus and intensity,” Amundson said. “Moving forward into the Samford tournament, we are going to see some tough competition, but we are ready to defend.”

Baseball

Racers set to see University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles over holiday weekend Staff Report The Racer baseball team begins their season against the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Saturday and Sunday in a three-game series at Pete Taylor Park.

Last season the The Thoroughbreds finished their season 23-29 overall and 14-16 in the OVC. The Golden Eagles finished an overall season of 35-25 and 19-11 overall in Conference USA. The last time the pair met the Racers went 6-4 with the Golden Eagles.

The three-game series begins at 4 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Following the series, the Racers play Harris Stowe at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Reagan Field in St. Louis Mo.

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Taylor Inman || Staff writer tinman1@murraystate.edu

Lovett Auditorium will be the venue of yet another world-renowned artist. The Gaither Vocal Band will perform in Lovett Auditorium at 6 p.m. on March 14 in Lovett Auditorium.

The Vocal Band was created when Gaither and a few other musicians were playing music together before one of his shows. They decided to play what they were singing for the audience, and the audience went crazy. Ever since then, the Gaither Vocal Band has been spreading the gospel through ear pleasing harmonies and powerhouse vocals, according to the Gaither music website.

The group is made up of Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, David Phelps, Adam Crabb and Todd Suttles.

Gaither has performed gospel music since the late 60s. He has won six Grammys and

several Gospel Music Awards. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1983.

“The artistic history and creative achievement they represent still commands an undeniable respect despite the diminishments of time and reversals of age and experience that the returning members bring with them,” said a reviewer of the Gaither Vocal Band on AveryFineLine, a gospel music review website.

There are various options for tickets for the Gaither concert. Buying VIP platinum tickets will get concertgoers seats in the first, second and third rows closest to the stage. These tickets cost $68.50.

The Artist Circle tickets are $37.50 and will be seats in the first half of the lower level.

Reflecting on history Madison Wepfer

Assistant Features Editor mwepfer@murraystate.edu

Imagine waking up in the morning and going where no woman has gone before, paving the way for the future and inspiring people for ages to come.

One can only imagine what was going through the head of the first black student at Murray State the first day she walked to class in 1955.

Mary Ford Holland was 48 years old when she was recruited to attend Murray State. On the 50th anniversary of her arrival at Murray State in 2005, Holland’s niece, Elnora Ford, spoke about her recollection of her aunt’s first experience as a black woman in an all-white school.

“She didn’t seem to be worried,” Ford said. “She said she took the Lord with her wherever she went.”

Ford said Holland was escorted to class by the police and the University president on her first day of school. There were no riots or protests, and Ford said her aunt recalled only one racial slur.

Holland was home-schooled until fourth grade because there were no desegregated schools in the early 1900s. She got her teaching certificate in 1935 from the Kentucky Industrial School and began teaching while taking classes at Murray State. Holland died in 1999.

Trailblazers like Holland are the reason people celebrate Black History Month, and the reason black students strive to give their peers a voice, said members of the Black Student Council Tai Collins and Dominique Horton. “(Black History Month is) a time where you reflect on historical figures and prominent people back in the day,” Collins said.

“They have paved the way and set the bar high for African-Americans. It’s a time to

look back on and reflect on. They symbolize a lot for us.”

Since Holland took the courageous step to attend a desegregated university, other black students followed suit. During that same year, six more black students were admitted into Murray State, and eventually, black faculty members were accepted as well. Since then, black student enrollment has gradually grown to 7 percent of the student population.

Collins said she’s proud of how far the University has come in terms of black ac-

ceptance, but she still hopes for more.

“Of course we want more to go to college and to see a new face and hear a new voice,” Collins said. “We want it [African American enrollment] to increase significantly.”

Collins said the Black Student Council and other members of the Office of Multicultural Affairs are always trying to recruit more African Americans to the University and to join the many clubs that are geared

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Reserved seats are the back half of the lower level and the entire balcony, priced at $27.50. Other prices include a senior ticket (ages 60+) and child ticket (ages 2-12), at $24.50.

There is also a group discount price, that is $22.50, which is the same as getting two free tickets. Tickets are available to purchase through Ticketmaster.

The Gaither Vocal Band is a long-awaited act for Lovett Auditorium and tickets might go quickly.

“It’s been one of our most requested groups,” said Shelley Todd, director of the CFSB Center. “Our area has a lot of older fans of the band, as well as church groups that want to see them. They have never played in our area so we’re really excited to have them performing here with all the requests we’ve had for them.”

The Gaither Vocal Band will make their western Kentucky debut on March 14.

University library to hold caregiving event Taylor Inman Staff writer

tinman1@murraystate.edu

When St. Valentine was punished for marrying couples centuries ago, he probably wasn’t thinking about the importance of chocolate. Since then, the reputation of the holiday has become more complicated.

Now, the holiday has a tendency to be over-commercialized, and people feel an extreme pressure not to be alone. But, when people are walking through campus between Feb. 12 and 19, they might see a reminder of what Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about.

Members of Waterfield Library, Murray Art Guild and the Murray-Calloway County Endowment for Health Care have collaborated to create a Valentine’s Day project.

Students, faculty and passers-by will have to opportunity to write their sentiments on caregiving

A member of the Black Student Council assists fellow students during the council’s trivia night.

on the walls of Waterfield Library and the Calloway County Public Library.

The topic of caregiving for the elderly is just a base for the project, and the idea is to share different ways of caring for yourself or others.

The main goal is to fill the walls of each library with sentiments.

There will be a performance piece by Constance Alexander, professor of English and philosophy, that will be gathered from all the responses the project receives.

Alexander has done other performance pieces throughout the country and is an award-winning author.

The performance and project are components of the Art Access Grant from the Kentucky Arts Council that focuses on the needs of the elderly and their caregivers.

Alexander said the project being targeted at college students will help bring out an important message.

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TV production students take trip to CMT studios Kayla MacAllister || Staff writer kmacallister@murraystate.edu

A lucky 41 TV production majors traveled to Nashville, Tenn., Monday to tour the Country Music Television facility, meet with production personnel and interact in several tapings.

The working relationship between Murray State and CMT began when the University won the CMT Country College Town Sweepstakes competition and the station filmed an episode of “CMT Hot 20 Countdown” here last fall. It was then that Kelli Reiff, associated producer at CMT, asked Jeremy McKeel if he would be interested in taking students to attend other recordings and to tour their facility.

McKeel, manager of University Digital Media Services, invited students in three upper level TV production classes to sign up for the trip, and then opened it up to lower level classes after that.

McKeel and Chris Haynes, TV operations manager of MSUTV11, took the students to Nashville early Monday morning. The group attended three “Hot 20” tapings, participated as audience members, saw behindthe-scenes production and toured the building.

In addition to the technical educational opportunities, they had a Q & A session with a CMT executive producer, news reporter and station personality.

“It gave them the opportunity to witness a national production firsthand,” Haynes said. “They have a quite a bit of exposure to local and

corporate video production, but the entertainment industry is whole other animal they don’t get a lot of exposure to here in Murray.”

Collette Anderson, junior from Bloomington, Ill., found the experience to be extremely beneficial to her development in her major.

“They taped three three-hour long shows in just three hours,” she said.

“That was a big learning experience for me because I’m still learning how to edit and film and I can barely edit a minute of video footage in two hours, so (CMT) filming three three-hour shows in three hours was mind-blowing to me. I still have a lot to learn.”

McKeel, Haynes and Anderson all agreed that a lot of learning took place in a short amount of time. The CMT personnel not only talked about their current jobs, but also how they got their beginnings in the industry.

“My favorite part was the Q & A, because I believed it helped students understand the need to be proactive in attaining jobs and internships,” Haynes said. “The personal stories that the producers and hosts shared about their early experiences in the industry helped to communicate that.”

CMT staff made the experience both professionally beneficial and an upbeat, positive experience for all parties. Celebrity guest host, Brett Eldredge, handed out roses to a few Murray State women, Anderson being one of them.

“Getting the rose from Brett was so awesome,” she said. “As soon as he said he was going to be handing out roses to some of the girls in the audi-

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TV production students watch host Cody Alan and guest host Brett Eldredge shoot a cornhole segment for “Hot 20 Countdown” at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. ence, I shoved my way through the crowd of people. When it was time in the script to give them out he went down the line and handed one to each girl and when he finally got to me I’m pretty sure I accidentally stole it out of some girl’s hand. I still have the rose sitting on my desk in my room.

I’m definitely not throwing it away even though it’s dead now.”

The trip was another opportunity for networking for students.

Two Murray State students have

worked at CMT in the past year, Halle Pinkham and Paige Hoffmeister.

Hoffmeister is currently working in the radio department, according to Haynes.

“I think it was an eye-opening experience for all of us that went because we saw that this field is really competitive, and in order to stand out to get your ‘dream job’ you can’t be afraid to put yourself out there and always do your best,” Anderson said.

The possibility of more trips to CMT for TV productions is not out of the question, according to McKeel.

“We’d love to do it, again,” he said.

“Needless to say, there are some cost and logistics issues to transporting 50 people to Nashville. We were very fortunate that Dean Tim Todd supported this venture, with some contribution from the students.

We’ll definitely look for opportunities to do something similar in the future.”

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LIBRARY From Page 5B “I wanted to get younger people involved with this project because college kids might have elderly grandparents at home,” Alexander said.

“Caregiving is something you do every day; we are all caregivers in some way.”

Alexander is working on another grant project that is focusing on the caregiving roles of new mothers and midwives.

“I get to write about caregiving from birth to death,” said Alexander.

Maybe the notes posted on the front of Waterfield Library will teach us that red roses and heartshaped candies aren’t the gifts that we should be giving each other.

HISTORY From Page 5B toward black students on campus.

Dominique Horton, delegate for the Black Student Council, said it’s important for the historically black organizations to keep growing.

“There are not as many members this semester but we’re trying to recruit more people,” Horton said. “We want to give African-Americans a voice so we don’t go unnoticed. Because the bar is set so high, it’s our job to meet that bar and do our part so it doesn’t die out.”

Horton and Collins agreed it’s important for black students at Murray State to get involved in multicultural organizations on campus so their voices can be heard and each member can feel a connection to the innovative and courageous African-Americans that set the bar centuries ago.

Commercial sparks gender stereotyping debate Tiffany Whitfill || Staff writer twhitfill1@murraystate.edu

Some Super Bowl commercials encouraged viewers to rewrite the rules this year.

What does it mean to run like a girl, fight like a girl or throw like a girl? This question was asked to both female and male participants in an Always brand commercial. The results varied widely between two age groups, young children and young adults.

As some viewers may take offense to the phrase “like a girl,” a male equivalent would be telling a boy to “man up” or “be a man.”

Society may accept the male equivalent, but sometimes, telling a boy to “man up” can lead to altercations. This was the case for Francisco Rodriguez, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher.

According to the New York Daily News, he was told to “man up” by his girlfriend’s father and then resorted to fighting.

So what does it mean to say these phrases and is it all part of a gender gap or stereotype?

Kaylee Capps, freshman from Murray, said although they are not as strong as they used to be, gender stereotypes are still prevalent.

Capps gave the example that each gender has certain qualities they are expected to uphold.

She distinguished when women are born, the color that surrounds them is typically pink because pink is seen as a feminine color.

Furthermore, Capps was told that she ran like a girl while playing basketball.

“I took offense (by) it,” Capps said. “It took away from everything I was trying to do, especially in a sport that is not very feminine.”

Kenny Flieger, senior from St. Louis, agrees that gender stereotypes are prevalent.

Flieger said according to this stereotype, men

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Matt Bendt, senior from Ballwin, Mo., and Carley Sommer, senior from St. Louis, suit up for a game of basketball. are supposed to be dominant and stronger, and women the opposite.

Capps agreed that men are supposed to be strong, masculine and take charge. She also said men are held to higher standards in both relationships and at work.

Travis Lee, sophomore from Benton, Ky., agrees with Flieger and Capps. Lee said being a man means to be masculine and tough. Lee said there are certain things a man is supposed to do as well.

“The man is supposed to protect a woman,” Lee said. “If you go out in public and someone messes with a woman it is your job to protect her.”

Anna Luck, junior from St. Louis, said there are aspects of sports that have a gender gap.

Luck is involved with the equestrian team which she said is typically made up of girls.

However, people tell her all the time that eques-

trian is not a sport and that it is “too girly,” she said.

After being raised in an athletic and supportive family, Luck says these comments are insulting and that equestrian ism can be for everyone.

Lee said that women are often downplayed when compared to men in sports.

Luck said she believes stereotypes and judgments for girls start around high school or even earlier.

“I think it starts when girls start to really like boys. That’s when they start to notice what boys think about them,” Luck said.

Luck said she believes this stereotype never ends for some people, but for others, the deflating process begins around college.

“When you finally realize you’re in charge of your life is when they start to outgrow the stereotype,” Luck said.

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Senate & RCA Positions: President - must be: Junior by fall semester, 2.7 gpa Vice President - must be: Junior by fall semester, 2.7 gpa Secretary - 2.7 gpa Treasurer - 2.7 gpa Senator At Large - 8 positions, 2.5 gpa College of Business - 3 positions, 2.5 gpa College of Education & Human Services - 3 positions, 2.5 gpa College of Humanities & Fine Arts - 3 positions, 2.5 gpa College of Science, Engineering & Technology - 3 positions, 2.5 gpa Hutson School of Agriculture - 3 positions, 2.5 gpa School of Nursing and Health Professions - 3 positions, 2.5 gpa RCA President: 2.7 gpa RCA Vice President: 2.5 gpa RCA Secretary/Treasurer: 2.5 gpa *ALL RCA officers must have lived in residential college 1 year prior to election

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Many of these cases have popped up during the past couple of years, coinciding with the book and film, “50 Shades of Grey.”

STEWART STEPS DOWN FROM DAILY SHOW Comedy Central announced that John Stewart will leave “The Daily Show” at the end of 2015. Stewart became the face of the popular TV show in 1999, and he is finally calling it quits.

Since 2002, the show has won 18 Emmys. Comedy Central did not give a specific date on which Stewart will leave.

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Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis star in sci-fi thriller “Jupiter Ascending.”

‘Jupiter Ascending’ has eye-popping visuals, no sincerity John Gruccio || Contributing writer jgruccio@murraystate.edu

One of the best things to have with a sci-fi or a fantasy film is the ability to create a whole new world and for the audience to truly believe it. Visuals are the key to making any fantasy real. Alas, here we are once again with the action adventure, “Jupiter Ascending.” This film creates a magnificent world in visual effects, but falls short in its acting.

From the day she was born, Jupiter Jones knew that one day greatness would find her. After many years of cleaning up after the privileged, Jupiter has become discouraged.

However, when she comes across a genetically-enhanced hunter named Caine, who is not from her world, she finds that the faith she once had in herself has not completely disappeared.

Jupiter soon learns from Caine that not only is she destined for greatness, but also that she is in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the entire cosmos. It could either make her life infinitely better or get her killed.

“Jupiter Ascending” stars Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne, Douglas Booth, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tuppence Middleton and James D’Arcy. The film is directed by Andy and Lana Wachowski.

While Kunis may be the central character of this story, this film plays more to Tatum. As a genetically-enhanced wolflike soldier, Tatum shows a more volatile side of himself than usual.

We have never really seen Tatum go all out in makeup or costumes. With pointy ears, tattoos and wounds all over his body and sharp teeth, Tatum transformed into an animal.

Being formerly part of a legion known as Skyjackers, Tatum’s character has boots that in an instant can propel him into flight. It was almost unbearably hysterical to see Tatum skating in mid-air trying to escape enemies. This film was a good choice for Tatum, and I’m sad to say it, but I truly believe he is the only one to have benefited from this film.

Kunis does deliver heartwarming lines and at times can embrace the fierceness needed to be a ruler, but it all goes away when she shares scenes with Tatum.

I do not know if the Wachowskis meant for her to become infatuated with Tatum in an instant, but that definitely is the outcome. Kunis completely goes gaga whenever she sees Tatum all throughout the film. I am sure all women would do the exact same thing if they were in her role. But, the character loses all sincerity when she is around him.

As far as supporting roles go, Oscar nominee Redmayne (“The Theory of

Everything”) portrays the all-powerful Balen, an intense and guarded heir of a galactic dynasty. As cool of a role as this would be to play, Redmayne should have never accepted it. He tries so hard to bring new blood to a cold and tiresome cliche, but it is pointless.

Between the fact that his character never knows at what decibel to speak at and that he has some serious, and I mean serious, issues dealing with his mother, Balen is a flawed character that desperately needs to go back to the drawing board.

Longtime supporting actor Bean portrays Stinger, once an ally to Caine. Bean does make an entertaining entrance into the film by beating the living crap out of Tatum only to help him afterward. Bean, who has made a habit of dying in almost every film he has been in, does survive for once. His character is only that of a supporting one, nothing too special.

Even though the film as a whole does fail, it is still a remarkable visual feast for the eyes and a performance unlike any other for Tatum. So I will leave it to you as to whether or not to see it.

As much as I absolutely love writing features stories and designing newspaper pages, journalism is not my major.

I am a Breanna Sill television promajor Features Editor duction through and through, so when the TV department had the opportunity to go and spend the day at CMT Monday, there was not a bone in my body that wasn’t tingling with excitement.

Although the 7 a.m. bus time was a little too early for my liking, I was more than willing to give up the extra few hours of sleep to spend the day touring CMT and being an audience member during their show tapings for the day.

We were able to see the crew film three episodes of “Hot 20 Countdown” and they had two celebrity guest hosts: Brett Eldredge and Thomas Rhett.

During Brett’s episode he had a mock audition for “The Bachelor” and ventured out into the crowd and handed roses to all the girls.

When he got to me he got on one knee and pretended to propose to me. Let’s just say my heart might have stopped for about half a second.

It is always such a joy to see Cody Alan and Katie Cook, the hosts of the show. They were nothing but sweet and helpful the entire time and answered every question we threw at them. I learned so much in just one day.

I was so excited when I heard that Thomas was the other celebrity guest host. He was super funny and sweet. He is also exceptionally good at cornhole.

Thanks for all the Snapchat selfies, Thomas!

After the three tapings Cody took us on a tour of the radio studio and explained the difference between reporting for radio and reporting for television.

I would like to say a huge thank you to Tim Todd, dean of the Arther J. Bauernfeind College of Business, for giving us the opportunity to take the day trip to Nashville, Tenn., and have the time of our lives and experience our major in a real-life environment.

The episodes that were filmed will air on CMT for the next three Saturdays in a row, so be sure to tune in and look for your fellow Racers taking over CMT. bsill@murraystate.edu

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